Associate Project Manager, Alternative Content

confidential; United States; On-site; USD 84,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

IMAX is seeking an Associate Project Manager for Alternative Content to oversee day-to-day operations and coordinate cross-functional teams from greenlight to release and post-event follow-up. You will manage timelines, budgets, deliverables, and vendor coordination in a fast-paced entertainment environment.

The role requires 5-7 years in project management, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to lead across internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in project management, operations, production, live events, exhibition, or a related entertainment field.
• Experience managing complex projects with multiple internal teams, external vendors, and time-sensitive deliverables.
• Experience supporting live events, event cinema, theatrical releases, film/television production, or post-production strongly preferred.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including experience managing budgets, tracking invoices, and preparing clear financial updates.
• Exceptional organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines and maintain rigorous attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to lead cross-functional status meetings and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Alternative Content Operations: serve as the operational lead across releases, coordinating from kickoff through release.
• Coordinate with Distribution, Marketing, Post-Production, Legal, Finance, and internal stakeholders on timelines and milestones.
• Maintain project P&L budgets and provide clear summaries for executives.
• Manage receipt, tracking, and delivery of materials from internal teams and external clients.
• Support greenlight materials research on market trends and business inputs.
• Manage vendor invoice tracking and follow-up with Finance and stakeholders.
• Support theater buyouts by coordinating cost models, theaters, pricing, and logistics.
• Maintain the Alternative Content master grid and lead biweekly status meetings.
• Support execution and strategic development of specialty initiatives across the slate.
• Live Events: act as operations lead and primary day-to-day contact for live projects.
• Create and maintain run-of-show documents for teams and partners.
• Develop event workbooks and materials used across Legal, Post-Production, Marketing, Production, and Distribution.
• Monitor and resolve issues; escalate and document resolutions for future improvements.
• Develop workflow improvements for internal operations and live technical execution.
• Lead recurring meetings with external vendors and provide updates on programming and readiness.

Skills

Project management

Operations

Live events

Financial analysis

Communication

Leadership

Detail oriented

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Be Part of the IMAX Experience. For more than 50 years, IMAX has been a global leader in entertainment technology, redefining how stories are experienced on the world’s biggest screens. Our mission is to power awe-inspiring experiences for audiences around the world.

Our people make everything we do possible. We’re curious, creative, and driven by the belief that great work happens when people are trusted, heard, and supported. At IMAX, you’ll collaborate with purpose in an environment that values innovation, diverse perspectives, and learning at every stage.

We invest in people and empower them to thrive. Our culture is grounded in trust and shaped by a shared belief that our best work happens together. By championing curiosity and encouraging courageous thinking, we push the limits of imagination and create experiences that redefine what’s possible. Careers here are shaped with intention, achievements are shared, and people always come first.

With our global team spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, IMAX brings together proprietary software, world‑class architecture, and cutting‑edge technology with deep industry expertise. Together, we partner with leading filmmakers and studios, advance entertainment technology, and connect audiences around the world to The IMAX Experience.

Come explore IMAX and create what inspires. Ignite your future with IMAX.

About The Role

The Associate Project Manager, Alternative Content will serve as the day-to-day operational lead for IMAX’s Alternative Content releases and live events. This role will coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure projects are executed smoothly from greenlight through release and post-event follow-up. Reporting to the Senior Director, Alternative Content, the Associate Project Manager will manage project timelines, budgets, deliverables, vendor coordination, and operational reporting. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple high-priority projects in a fast-paced entertainment environment.

What You’ll Do

Alternative Content Operations

• Serve as the operational lead across Alternative Content releases, ensuring high-quality execution and clear coordination from project kickoff through release.
• Partner with Distribution, Marketing, Post-Production, Legal, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to manage project timelines, deliverables, approvals, and key operational milestones.
• Maintain project P&L budgets and financial tracking, preparing clear summaries and updates for executive stakeholders.
• Coordinate the receipt, tracking, and delivery of pre-conversion, post-production, technical, and release materials from internal teams and external clients.
• Support the preparation of Alternative Content greenlight materials through research on market and audience trends, comparable releases, competitive activity, partner information, and project-specific business inputs.
• Manage vendor invoice tracking, submission, and follow-up in coordination with Finance and project stakeholders.
• Support theater buyouts by coordinating with internal distribution and external partners on cost models, available theaters, pricing, dates, and project logistics.
• Maintain the Alternative Content master grid and lead biweekly internal status meetings to ensure technical, marketing, distribution, financial, and operational workstreams remain on track.
• Support the execution and strategic development of specialty initiatives across the Alternative Content slate.

Live Events

• Serve as the operations lead and primary day-to-day point of contact for live projects from kickoff through project retrospective.
• Create and maintain detailed run-of-show documents for internal teams and external partners.
• Develop and maintain event workbooks and project materials used across Legal, Post-Production, Marketing, Production, Distribution, and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and resolve theater, technical, and operational issues as they arise; escalates issues appropriately and document resolutions to improve future executions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and implement workflow improvements for internal operations and live technical execution.
• Lead recurring meetings with external vendors and partners and provide updates on programming, testing, operational readiness, and outstanding items.

What You’ll Need

• 5-7 years of experience in project management, operations, production, live events, exhibition, or a related entertainment field.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects with multiple internal teams, external vendors, and time-sensitive deliverables.
• Experience supporting live events, event cinema, theatrical releases, film/television production, or post-production strongly preferred.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including experience managing budgets, tracking invoices, and preparing clear financial updates.
• Exceptional organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines and maintain rigorous attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to lead cross-functional status meetings and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to remain calm, solutions-oriented, and decisive when addressing time-sensitive operational issues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, particularly Excel/Sheets, PowerPoint/Slides, and project-management tools.
• Willingness to work outside standard business hours and travel periodically in support of live events, screenings, and project launches.

Position Status

Existing Vacancy

Hiring Range

$83,905.20 - $102,550.80 (per year) Final pay within this range will be determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and the geographic location of the role. Additional non-discretionary compensation may apply where eligible.

At IMAX, you will be part of a culture built on respect – we are committed to creating a welcoming and diverse atmosphere across our organization.

We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

IMAX will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Change Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

In accordance with Ontario’s pay transparency requirements, candidates will be informed when they are no longer under consideration for this position. Communication regarding application status may be provided through email or through your online applicant profile (if applicable).

As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing, and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.